Usama Elsayed
Riyadh,Riyadh Region
Summary
Experienced Cost Accountant who excels in optimising financial processes and reducing operational costs. Known for delivering actionable insights, streamlining budgeting procedures, and enhancing profitability. Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve financial goals and drive organisational success. Offering strong analytical skills and solid understanding of financial principles. Knowledgeable about budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Skilled in problem-solving, communication, and teamwork. Ready to use and develop skills in cost analysis, financial planning. Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion. Enthusiastic with knowledge of resolving customer problems. Works to increase success through effective work strategies and customer service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cost Accountant
GAMMALINE International
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
04.2016 - Current
- Management on financial details related to business operations, inventory levels, and budgets.
- Facilitated strategic decision-making by producing cost-accounting reports
- Generated invoices based on established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
- Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Analysed budgets and financial projections for accurate reporting of company performance.
- Conducted regular reviews and official audits to validate recordkeeping and controls.
- Managed financial updates, watch lists and insurance files.
- Prepared detailed models, reports and charts highlighting complex financial information.
- Resolved invoice coding and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Installed internal controls and set up standard procedures for business accounting systems.
- Assisted with developing and ongoing control of costing and pricing systems for business goods.
- Helped resolve disputed claims as official client representative to tax officials.
- Maximised profitability by calculating, reporting and interpreting stock valuations, using Easy methods.
- Performed variance analysis, determining root cause of variances with 85% success.
Accountant
AL Majal AL Arabi Group
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
04.2015 - 04.2016
- Generated invoices based on established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
- Managed financial updates, watch lists and insurance files.
- Completed reviews of personal or business records in cases of insolvency and bankruptcy.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Mansoura University
EgyptSkills
- Financial planning
- Payroll
- Journal entries
- Accounts receivable procedures
- Stock valuations
- Performance and productivity analysis
- Transfer pricing calculations
- Cost and margin analysis
- Cash Flow analysis
- Budget forecasting expertise
- Credit control
- General ledger accounting
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
Arabic
Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Cost Accountant
GAMMALINE International
04.2016 - Current
Accountant
AL Majal AL Arabi Group
04.2015 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Mansoura University
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